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ReflectionMatrix
ReflectionMatrix
[
v
]
gives the matrix that represents reflection of points in a mirror normal to the vector
v
.
MORE INFORMATION
The reflection is in a mirror that goes through the origin.
ReflectionMatrix
works in any number of dimensions. In 2D it reflects in a line; in 3D in a plane.
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Reflect along the
x
axis, or equivalently reflect in the
y
axis:
In[1]:=
Out[1]//MatrixForm=
In[2]:=
Out[2]=
Reflect along the vector
or equivalently in the plane given by
:
In[1]:=
Out[1]//MatrixForm=
Scope
(4)
Applications
(1)
Properties & Relations
(3)
Possible Issues
(1)
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(1)
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ReflectionTransform
RotationMatrix
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